Here is the list of the award recipients at the recent Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino. Congratulations participants! https://www.fdcp.ph/media/ppp4samaall-awards-night-full-list-winners And certainly we wish to congratulate Law Fajardo’s Kintsugi (Broken) team for receiving Best Editing at the awards night; you deserve it and definitely the beautiful film by itself is a validation of the whole team’s efforts.Continue reading “‘Kintsugi’-Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino 2020 Awards”
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Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino: ‘Kintsugi”s Hiro Nishiuchi
After the uncertainties and the seemingly long postponements of film festivals around the world, we are glad to see that Law Fajardo’s Kintsugi (Broken) has also been included in this year’s Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino which will be screened online through FDCP’s https://fdcpchannel.ph . Those who wish to see it may simply purchase Premium FestivalContinue reading “Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino: ‘Kintsugi”s Hiro Nishiuchi”
Creating ‘Kintsugi’: Interview With Law Fajardo
Continuing with our featured film Kintsugi, we had the chance to interview its editor-director, one of the most recognized in the Philippines—Lawrence ‘Law’ Fajardo. While we do not doubt that this man can handle any genre, as someone who is known for works such as Kultado, Amok, Imbisibol, all seemingly hard films—we ask his experienceContinue reading “Creating ‘Kintsugi’: Interview With Law Fajardo”
Law Fajardo’s New Film ‘Kintsugi’
We did not expect to be so busy that a whole month passed and we did not get to post something new for you, our dear readers. And what with the unslappable COVID 19 entering the Philippines, it cannot be avoided that gatherings must be postponed, including film festivals such as the new Summer MetroContinue reading “Law Fajardo’s New Film ‘Kintsugi’”
Cotabato City Warmly Welcomes Mendoza’s ‘Mindanao’
Cotabato City and the good Maguindanaons certainly know how to welcome their guests as they have shown when internationally-acclaimed director Brillante Mendoza brought his film ‘Mindanao’ last January 7 to AlNor Cinema for its red carpet premiere in the Bangsamoro region. This is what happens when people open their hearts to a good message andContinue reading “Cotabato City Warmly Welcomes Mendoza’s ‘Mindanao’”
More Screenings for ‘Mindanao’
“Why isn’t ‘Mindanao’ being shown in more cinemas?” This is the constant question we see about the film Mindanao. Even after its warm acceptance and the prestigious recognitions it has received in the hard-to-get-into A-list international film festivals, even after its recent awards haul at the Metro Manila Film Festival, the film Mindanao continues toContinue reading “More Screenings for ‘Mindanao’”
Another Year for the Film Industry: Spread Kindness
When we first thought of creating this blog we said, we shall talk of issues big and small about the film industry and the Philippine filmmakers. We shall try to tell the truth without ruining anybody’s name, and avoid the shallow gossip and not focus on the negatives. Our by-line is One film/filmmaker at aContinue reading “Another Year for the Film Industry: Spread Kindness”
‘Mindanao’ Victorious in MMFF 2019
Money or quality? Both would be nice. It was a difficult struggle, but it is always heartwarming to see the deserving underdog triumph as the film Mindanao did at the 45th Metro Manila Film Festival Awards night last December 27 at the New Frontier Theater in Quezon City. Team Mindanao hauled these 11 awards: BestContinue reading “‘Mindanao’ Victorious in MMFF 2019”
Merry Christmas from One Philippines Filmmakers!
Merry Christmas! It was by accident that we happened to get into the film industry, and we saw how so many of its stories remain unnoticed—from the forming of the ideas, the scriptwriting, the meetings, the preparation, the production, directing, the editing and so much more; thus having been placed in a position to seeContinue reading “Merry Christmas from One Philippines Filmmakers!”
Reasons to Watch Brillante Mendoza’s ‘Mindanao’
‘Yes, this is an emotional film and can be difficult to watch at times, but it’s uplifting too and Mindanao is a destination worth taking.‘ –Liisi Rohumäe Perhaps, compared to others, Brillante Mendoza’s Mindanao may seem like a film that is not very easy to watch, especially this Christmas season. One may be led toContinue reading “Reasons to Watch Brillante Mendoza’s ‘Mindanao’”
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